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Internet providers in Blair, NE
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Blair internet service at a glance
At 100%, broadband coverage in Blair is comparable to the rest of Nebraska - 94%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the Blair area will have access to DSL, which covers 85% of Blair residents. Fiber-optic internet is also an option for many, offering service to 15% of the area. No cable providers are currently available in Blair, but satellite or fixed-wireless providers may offer broadband options in your area.
There are five internet providers serving the Blair area, and 0.00% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Blair's five internet providers, prices start at $34.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
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The largest internet providers in Blair are HughesNet and ViaSat, Inc. bringing satellite options to Blair.
Satellite internet from HughesNet is available to nearly all Blair residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of satellite from ViaSat, Inc., which covers 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Mar 10, 2020.
Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Blair covering 100% of the area.
HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Blair where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for HughesNet start at $59.99/mo.*, which is significantly higher than the average starting price for internet in Blair, $48.33.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 2 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $30.00 per Mbps, significantly lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Blair, $8.05.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 3 Mbps in Blair. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Blair's providers, 17 Mbps.
ViaSat, Inc. satellite internet
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Mar 10, 2020.
Satellite from ViaSat, Inc. offers broadband to all households in Blair covering 100% of the area.
ViaSat, Inc. satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Blair where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.
Internet prices for ViaSat, Inc. start at $50/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Blair, $48.33.
ViaSat, Inc. customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 12 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.17 per Mbps, significantly lower than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Blair, $8.05.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, ViaSat, Inc. offers download speeds up to 5 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1 Mbps in Blair. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Blair's providers, 17 Mbps.
Blair, NE internet providers
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| American Broadband Communications et al. | - | - | DSL | 85% |
| American Broadband Communications et al. | - | - | Fiber-optic | 15% |
| HughesNet | $59.99/mo. | 2 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Future Technologies | $34.99/mo. | 3 - 20 Mbps | Wireless | 100% |
| JAB Wireless, Inc. | - | - | Wireless | 100% |
| ViaSat, Inc. | $50/mo. | 12 - 5 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Mar 10, 2020.
Need help?Internet provider frequently asked questions
What’s the fastest internet provider in Blair?
American Broadband Communications et al. is the fastest internet provider in Blair with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 15% of households in Blair. The next fastest internet provider in Blair is HughesNet, offering download speeds up to 25 Mbps to 100% of the area.
What’s the cheapest internet provider in Blair?
Future Technologies offers the cheapest internet in Blair with plans starting at $34.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Blair, $48.33.
Is fiber internet available in Blair?
American Broadband Communications et al. is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Blair, covering 15% of the city.
What internet providers are available at my address?
No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.
What’s a good speed for gaming?
Speeds of 10 Mbps and higher are good for gaming, but what you really want to consider when choosing an internet service for gaming is latency, or ping. Latency is the measure of how long it takes for your device to communicate with the server and is the main contributor to lag. The higher the ping, the more likely you are to experience lagging. Shoot for an internet service with latency below 100 ms.
Is my internet speed being throttled?
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
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